Cats, cat toys, and rescueing cats... I think there's a theme.  Tam and Erin interview Kateri Cotter on turning a hobby into a non for profit business.

Kateri's Etsy

The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe - Cat Cafe St. Louis - St. Louis, Missouri

Tam and Erin discuss Tam's new hobby - Bird Watching.  Tam breaks down the challenges of finding birds and the thrill of finding community.

In this episode Erin & Tam walk their listeners through 3 simple steps to find their Hidden Hobby.  Hidden Hobby describes a passion or interest that you have always had but never recognized or pursued.  It's that spark of joy you feel when you engage in an activity without even realizing that it could be considered a hobby!

In this episode, Erin & Tam interview Dr. Laura Brenner.  

In this episode, Erin and Tam dive into Erin's new hobby - Puzzles. 

Puzzle Mat w/ Sorting Tray

Puzzle Board

Easy DIY Puzzle

Erin and Tam interview Drew Goodin, who we have nicknamed The Most Interesting Man in the World for his multitude of hobbies.  Drew is also an award winning STEM game developer and teacher.  His hobbies range from black and white photography to perfecting his creme brûlée. 

Erin and Tam discuss "By Proxy Hobbies" -  how their self-care activities have evolved since becoming mothers, while prioritizing their own interests and their kids' interests, to find balance in the chaos.

Tam and Erin discuss the concept of arrival happiness fallacy and how it pertains to life and hobbies.

On a special Father's Day edition Tam and Erin finally get their husbands behind the mic to chat about how they navigate finding time for hobbies in between parenting and their careers.  

In this episode, Tam and Erin discuss Tam's new hobby - Calligraphy.  Tam breaks down the differences between Traditional, Modern, and Faux Calligraphy.  And by using the Art of Hobbyness rating system, we learn how Tam REALLY feels about Calligraphy.